2015 Toyota Prius: recalls and problems
4 recalls and 211 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes.
Most common problems
What owners report
I am reporting an active, severe safety hazard regarding the braking system on my 2015 toyota prius ( mileage: 79,000). the vehicle has been officially diagnosed by toyota culver city with diagnostic trouble code dtc c1391, confirming an internal failure and lack of pressure within the brake booster/actuator assembly. this component defect causes an immediate compromise to the vehicle's braking efficiency and hydraul
The brake booster assembly failed, as many of these models had before. a bunch of codes went off as i was driving and the brakes did not function properly. toyota had an extended warranty for this which they discontinued last year and they would extend no good will towards the $4,000 repair
Problem: brake actuator is pulsing the booster pump to keep running intermittently, 5-10 seconds. console lights lit up for abs problem. does not clear. toyota dealership report: dct c1391 abnormal leak: monitored teh accumulator pressure and its not holding pressure. pump keeps running. rec[ommend] brake actuator and booster pump assembly [replacement].` servco toyota dealership in hawaii report: submitted pri
On xxx, i was driving my 2015 toyota prius with my family in the vehicle and approaching stopped traffic on dry pavement. an emergency vehicle was approaching from behind, so i began braking earlier than usual. when i applied the brakes, the vehicle did not stop normally. the front slowed/stopped while the rear of the prius suddenly slid sideways toward the adjacent lane, bringing the rear passenger side dangerously
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering PRIUS, PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID, PRIUS V, PRIUS C. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.